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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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